Republic of Gamers Philippines is bringing in their 2025 range of notebooks and desktops into the country. All these devices are powered by the latest Intel and AMD chipsets, as well as NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs to deliver improved graphical horsepower from its predecessors.
Thanks to the RTX 50 series, the 2025 ROG and TUF Gaming notebooks and desktops are able to leverage AI, NVIDIA DLSS 4, Multi Frame Generation with up to 8x uplift in performance, and better AI models for greater image quality and reduced ghosting.
The new Strix Scar 18, Strix Scar 16, Strix G18, and Strix G16 now come with full-surround RGB lighting and tool-less bottom panel. The latter allows you to clean or upgrade RAM and storage without messing about with screws or cables.
All Scar variants have ROG Nebula HDR displays with dual-layer ACR films, which reduces reflection by 55% and boosts contrast.
The lineup come with a wide range of hardware to choose from. The Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 275HX is available on the top-end Strix Scar and Strix G16 and G18, while the G16 can be equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.
The Strix Scar 16 and 18 can be had with up to 64GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM and 2TB of PCIe 4.0 storage, while the Strix G16 and G18 house up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz RAM and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
The Intel-based Strix machines have a new sandwiched heatsink design to add heatsink fans to the top and bottom of the new end-to-end vapor chamber. ROG says that this design saves space and increases cooling efficiency. This also allows the notebooks to push up to 255W of power with less noise compared to previous generations.
On the other hand, the 2025 AMD-based Strix G16 is cooled by 7 heatpipes with full-surround vents and full-width heatsink. These are then paired with a tri-fan cooling solution to keep the internals cool.
The 2025 Strix and Strix Scar series start at PhP 134,995 in the Philippines. The top-end Strix Scar 18 can cost up to PhP 359,995 with all the hardware amenities.
This year’s ROG Zephyrus series feature ultra-portable designs while still packing plenty of hardware. The Zephyrus G16 comes with upt o an RTX 5070 Ti and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, while the Zephyrus G14 can be had with up to an RTX 5070 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
The brand is able to refine the its formfactor with its improved heatpipe design and 2nd Generation ArcFlow fans, which promise 23% more efficient cooling.
Both variants come with ROG Nebula Displays with OLED panels. The G14 comes with 3K resolution with 120Hz refresh rate while the G16 has 2.5K resolution running at 240Hz.
The 2025 Zephyrus Series start at PhP 159,995 in the Philippines. The Zephyrus G14 can be had ranging from PhP 159,995 to PhP 179,995 while the larger G16 ranges from PhP 199,995 to PhP 219,995.
Those who want to step up from the ASUS Gaming range can take a look at the refresh of the TUF Gaming F16. The notebook now supports an up to an RTX 5070 GPU with 155W of power paired with a 14th Generation Intel Core i7-14650HX.
Its 16GB DDR5 RAM and storage are fully user upgradeable. It packs a 90Whr battery in its 2.2kg chassis, and comes with a 16.-inch 2560 x 1600 165Hz display.
The 2025 TUF Gaming F16 will come in two variants:
Packing up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF with an ASUS B860 motherboard, the ROG G700 is for those who want something beefier.
To cool its internals, the pre-built has a quad-fan system with three fans for intake and a rear exhaust. The chassis also supports tool-less upgradeability for future expansion options.
The ROF G700 comes with three models with the base variant costing PhP 179,995. The top-end option will set you back PhP 239,995.
The TUF Gaming T500 is equipped with up to an RTX 5060 Ti paired with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H – a laptop CPU – to make things more efficient.
It can be equipped with 16GB DDR5 out-of-the-box with the option to upgrade it to 64GB in the future. As for storage, it is equipped with a 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. Additionally, its chassis is rated MIL-STD-810H military grade to resist daily wear and tear.
The desktop is expected to hit the Philippine market on June 2025. More details will be available soon.
All 2025 ROG and TUF Gaming laptops come complete with 3-month PC Game Pass and ASUS Service Package with 2-year International Warranty and 1-Year Accidental Damage Protection.
On the other hand, the ROG and TUF Gaming Desktops will support 3-Year Local Warranty, which include parts, labor, and onsite servicing.
These devices are now available through official ASUS and ROG stores. Their list of stores and authorized retailers can be found on their official website.
